Monday, February 13, 2012

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The Share and Support Newsletter is Going Monthly!

In an effort to give you the most comprehensive information on your health conditions, we're delivering a monthly newsletter jam packed with useful information on the conditions you care about. We believe the change will help keep you informed without cluttering your e-mail inbox with weekly newsletters. Please let us know what you think of the... Read moreChevron
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I m 45 yrs of age and have high cholesterol & high blood pressure
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Side effects of statins

I am waiting to go into hospital for an angiogram to diagnose angina, I have been getting chest pain on exertion for around nine months. Had no idea that it had anything to do with the heart until recent weeks. I was a 40 a day smoker however have managed to stop 5 weeks ago today. My GP has put me on 40mg Simvastatin which have made me feel... Read moreChevron
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Quinoa: Another Whole Grain to Promote a Healthy Blood Pressure

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN - wah) has become a hot commodity the past few months according to a National Restaurant Association survey.   What is quinoa?   Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a large plant called Chenoposium quinoa or Goosefoot plant. Quinoa is available in many colors (ivory, pink, red, white, brown,... Read moreChevron
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Stop Food Cravings to Lose Weight

I've reached a milestone in my weight loss progression: I've lost 10 pounds! The big 1-0 is pretty significant, not just because it feels like a "real" number that I will be proud to share with friends and family, but also because I'm a lot closer to losing 10 percent of my starting body weight. For anyone who has a big number of pounds to shed,... Read moreChevron
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Why Cholesterol Meds Alone Are Not Always the Answer

"Can't I just take a pill to get my cholesterol down?"   Not long ago, one of my patients said this to me in the office.  He was a middle aged man with known heart disease, previous angioplasty, and a high cholesterol.  I had suggested to him that his cholestrol was too high.  His bad cholesterol, LDL, was elevated over 120... Read moreChevron
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